How does the Safe Schools Act impact youth committed to the Division of Youth Services?
Some youth committed to the Division of Youth Services are prohibited from returning to regular public school due to the Safe School Act. As a result, the division has increased its capacity to provide alternative education services to youth living in their home communities and has also increased its efforts to assist youth obtain a GED. Service coordinators have identified alternative education, training and employment options for some youth who are unable to return to public school.